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Component video cable?
I haven't auditioned any component video cables, but my research suggest that two cost effective, but probably very high quality component video sets are:1) Outlaw Audio PSC cables (http://www.outlawaudio.com)2) The DIY Audioasylum digital cable, ... 
High performance electric outlets
I purchased a FIM 880 outlet based on a recommendation in my dealer's newsletter.In that newsletter, he stated that FIM went to a major outlet manufacturer (presumably Woodhead) and asked what they could do to improve their outlet if cost was no o... 
Home Theater for 10K
A very stylish, lightweight (less than 5 lbs.), and compact (footprint is less than an 8 x 11 sheet of paper) DLP projector is the Piano HE-3100 which now retails for approximately $2700. It has no high definition TV inputs and it doesn't accept p... 
Home Theater for 10K
I consider myself a home theater novice, but if I had $10,000 to spend on home theater equipment, I would use at least half of that money to purchase a DLP front projector or used CRT projector AND a high quality screen (I am learning alot about h... 
Best support for Meridian 508.24 CD player?
Do you think the 508.24 benefits from vibration-draining tuning feet? Theoretically it should, but my empiric observations so far are that they just sound different, but not better (or I just haven't found the "right" tuning feet yet).I have also ... 
Good Value Component Video Cable?
Check out the following link:http://www.outlawaudio.com//products/cables_video.html 
home theater in a box?
Hello:The very modest home theater system that I currently enjoy very much is an Outlaw 1050 A/V receiver (MSRP $499 + $35 UPS Ground shipping direct from outlawaudio.com) and the Acoustic Research HC-6 satellite / subwoofer system (MSRP $800, but... 
CD Player with a Front Row Presentation?
I used to own a Cal Audio CL-15 CD player / processor.I seem to recall that it has a rather immediate sound. 
Has anyone tried home-made PCs offered on AudiogoN
Over at Audioasylum.com, you can search their archives for the "DIY Audio Asylum power cord," which is apparently based on an old design by Robert Crump of TG Audio and is supposed to sound very good. You should be able to build it yourself at ver... 
what speakers to use?
Totem Dreamcatcher 5.1 looks promising:http://www.totemacoustic.com/NewFiles/dreamcatcher.html#Anchor--------56664 
Amp recommendations for Merlin VSM / TSM
I believe Audio Analogue is the company that makes the "Puccini" integrated amplifier. I seem to recall others stating the the Pathos Twin Towers integrated tube amplifier also works very well with these speakers.I use a Joule-Electra LA-100 mk. 3... 
What amp. to use with Totem Forest?
At the Stereophile Hi-Fi show in New York, Totem Acoustics was demonstrating their speakers with the Plinius 8200 mk. 2 integrated amplifier and the room was packed everytime I went in to try and hear them. 
Matching tubes on the Audio Research VT 100 mk II
You can copy and paste the following link to view another audiophile's retubing of the Audio Research VT-100 mk. 2 amplifier (narrative and online digital photos):http://mycollins.net/audio/artube1.html Hope this helps. 
Best match with Proac Response Series
Another option that I heard with ProAc Response 2.5 speakers that worked very well was:SOURCE: Audio Research CD2PREAMP: Audio Research LS-15AMPLIFIER: Audio Research VT-100 mk. 2CABLING: all interconnects were Nordost Blue Heaven and speaker cabl... 
Best match with Proac Response Series
Hi:I used to own ProAc Response 2 speakers. The following electronics worked extremely well with these particular speakers (this is the configuration a local audio dealer - Audio Center in Deerfield Beach, FL) whose opinion I trust recommended to ...